Oils blessed, promises renewed at delayed chrism Mass September 15, 2020By Christopher Gunty Catholic Review Filed Under: Archbishop's Ministry, Coronavirus, Divine Worship, Feature, Local News, News Clergy and some lay faithful gathered Sept. 14 at the Cathedral of Mary Our Queen in Homeland to participate in the chrism Mass at which Archbishop William E. Lori blesses sacramental oils used in parishes and where priests of the diocese traditionally renew their promises.
Rights and responsibilities September 9, 2020By Christopher Gunty Catholic Review Filed Under: Behind the Headlines, Commentary, Coronavirus If each and every person takes responsibility for wearing a mask, social distancing and washing their hands frequently, we can make a difference.
Misa de Ordenación del Obispo Lewandowski evoca a los santos Redentores August 26, 2020By Christopher Gunty Catholic Review Filed Under: En Espanol Las vidas y la espiritualidad de los Redentores jugaron un papel en la Misa de Ordenación del Obispo Bruce A. Lewandowski, C.Ss.R., miembro del orden religioso internacional cuyo fundador les instruyó a sus compañeros que deberían de negarse a honores o rangos episcopales más altos.
Ordination Mass for Bishop Lewandowski recalls Redemptorist saints August 18, 2020By Christopher Gunty Catholic Review Filed Under: Bishop Lewandowski, Coronavirus, Feature, Local News, News, Video The lives and spirituality of the Redemptorists were woven into the ordination Mass for Bishop Bruce A. Lewandowski, C.Ss.R., a member of the international religious order whose founder told his confrères they should resist honors and any higher episcopal roles.
Bishop-designate Lewandowski’s insignia denote his office, commitment August 18, 2020By Christopher Gunty Catholic Review Filed Under: Bishop Lewandowski, Feature, Local News, News Bishop-designate Bruce A. Lewandowski, C.Ss.R., doesn’t normally wear jewelry. He’s going to have to get used to wearing a ring and a pectoral cross.
Emotional Bishop-designate Lewandowski considers selfishness versus sacrifice at vespers August 17, 2020By Christopher Gunty Catholic Review Filed Under: Bishop Lewandowski, Feature, Local News, News, Video Archbishop William E. Lori celebrated a vespers service on the eve of the ordination of Bishop Bruce A. Lewansdowski, C.Ss.R., Aug. 17 at the Cathedral of Mary Our Queen.
Bishop Lewandowski’s ordination events, curtailed by pandemic restrictions, include livestreams August 17, 2020By Christopher Gunty Catholic Review Filed Under: Bishop Lewandowski, Feature, Local News, News Two events will welcome the newest auxiliary bishop of Baltimore to his new ministry this week. Due to restrictions on gatherings during the coronavirus pandemic, the events are not open to the public but will be livestreamed via several outlets.
Baltimore City relaxes limit on church attendance August 6, 2020By Christopher Gunty Catholic Review Filed Under: Coronavirus, Feature, Local News, News, Urban Vicariate Catholic parishes in Baltimore City expressed concern about the executive order Aug. 6 by Mayor Bernard C. “Jack” Young that tightened restrictions for indoor venues, including religious services.
Future priest shaped by priest-mentors, now intercessors July 28, 2020By Christopher Gunty Catholic Review Filed Under: Feature, Local News, News, Vocations While he acknowledges that he will miss his priest-mentors, Deacon Gough said, “It’s good to have that hope that on the other side now there’s an intercessor – and that is even more helpful, in a sense, than having their friendship and companionship in this life.”
Catholic schools will open Aug. 31 with safety protocols in place for 2020-21 July 24, 2020By Christopher Gunty Catholic Review Filed Under: #IamCatholic, Coronavirus, Feature, Local News, News, Schools The Department of Catholic Schools released guidance for the 2020-21 school year July 24 to help Catholic schools in the archdiocese provide safe instruction in a variety of formats.
Bishop-designate Lewandowski’s sister reflects his spirituality in coat of arms July 24, 2020By Christopher Gunty Catholic Review Filed Under: Bishop Lewandowski, Feature, Local News, News When a priest is named a bishop, one of the things he has to do is create a personal coat of arms. Most turn to a handful of artists in the country who specialize in episcopal heraldry. Bishop-designate Bruce A. Lewandowski, C.Ss.R., looked no further than his sister. Felician Sister Mary Francis Lewandowski, 14 months […]
Senior judge joins Independent Review Board to assist archdiocese with abuse policies July 22, 2020By Christopher Gunty Catholic Review Filed Under: Child & Youth Protection, Feature, Local News, News As a retired judge for the Maryland Court of Special Appeals, Alexander Wright Jr. has tried cases and reviewed and written court opinions involving cases of abuse of children